Lead Java Engineer; Core Java & AWS In-person Charlotte, NC

Lead Java Engineer (Core Java & AWS)

Location:

Charlotte, NC (Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite)

Job Type: Contract

Note:

In-Person Interviews Required (preferred locals)

Years of experience required: 14+ years

Required Skills:

Core Java, AWS Lambda, RESTful APIs, Java, Microservices, Spring Boot

• Lead backend development using Core Java (14+ years experience required)
• Architect and implement microservices using Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Data, and Spring Security
• Design and consume RESTful APIs; familiarity with SOAP/WSDL/XML is a plus
• Integrate AI/LLM workflows using Spring AI or similar frameworks
• Work with SQL databases, vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Milvus, Redis Vector)
• Apply domain-driven design, CQRS, event sourcing, and reactive streams (e.g., Reactor, Spring Web Flux)
• Ensure secure development practices using OAuth, JWT, and OpenID Connect
• Participate in design discussions, mentor team members, and collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Support on-premises/hybrid deployments and legacy system modernization
• Implement feature toggles, A/B testing, and canary deployments

• Deep understanding of Java ecosystems and backend architecture
• Hands‑on experience with Spring Cloud and microservices components (e.g., config server, service discovery, circuit breakers, API gateways)
• Strong grasp of software design patterns (repository, service, factory, strategy)
• Experience with AI orchestration, prompt chaining, and multi‑agent workflows
• Familiarity with cloud‑native AI deployments (AWS Lambda, Azure AI, Google Vertex AI)
• Ability to analyze and explain code‑level decisions and patterns from past projects